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Teams qualified for FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi's Inter Miami enters the tournament

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will take part in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and they will host the inaugural match on 15th June 2025 as well.

Oct 20, 2024, 1:46 PM5 min read

Inter Miami secure their qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. (Image courtesy | Major league soccer)

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami has qualified for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025 as a host team after securing an all-time Major League Soccer (MLS) record for most points in a regular season and lifting the MLS Supporters' Shield for the first time in the club's history. 

Teams qualified for FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi's Inter Miami qualifies-sportzpoint.com
(Image Courtesy | Inter Miami on X)

Inter Miami is the 31st team to be qualified for the expanded edition of the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 and one final spot is remaining to be occupied by the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2024 champions after the final scheduled to be played on 30th November 2024. 

The MLS outfit was announced to be included in the tournament by FIFA President Gianni Infantino following Miami's 6-2 victory over New England Revolution on 20th October 2024. Infantino announced:

“I have three things to tell you! The first, many congratulations for winning the Supporters Shield! Second, you will be qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025! And third, you will be opening and hosting the opening game at the Hard Rock Stadium in front of 65.000 people!" 

The redesigned FIFA Club World Cup for the 2025 edition 

Teams qualified for FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi's Inter Miami qualifies-sportzpoint.com

The FIFA Club World Cup will welcome significant expansion for the first time in its history. The tournament will now feature 32 teams, a notable increase from the previous format that hosted only seven teams. The newly structured tournament is scheduled to take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025, and will be held in various stadiums in the United States.

FIFA has distributed 12 spots to European clubs (UEFA), 6 spots to South American teams (CONMEBOL), and 4 spots each to clubs from North America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF), Asia (AFC), and Africa (CAF). The last spot is reserved for Oceania (OFC).

The tournament will feature a group stage of eight groups consisting of 4 teams in each group playing a single game in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will earn qualification for the Round of 16 and after the quarter-finals and semi-finals are over, two teams will meet each other in the final set to be played on 13th July 2025

The draw for the group division will take place in December 2024

Teams qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Teams qualified for FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi's Inter Miami qualifies-sportzpoint.com

1. Europe (UEFA) | 12 teams 

Chelsea FC (England): 2020/21 UEFA Champions League Winners

Real Madrid (Spain): 2021/22 and 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Winners

Manchester City FC (England): 2022/23 UEFA Champions League Winners

Bayern Munich (Germany): UEFA Ranking 

Paris Saint-Germain (France): UEFA Ranking 

Inter Milan (Italy): UEFA Ranking 

FC Porto (Portugal): UEFA Ranking 

SL Benfica (Portugal): UEFA Ranking 

Borussia Dortmund (Germany): UEFA Ranking 

Juventus FC (Italy): UEFA Ranking 

Atletico Madrid (Spain): UEFA Ranking

FC Salzburg (Austria): UEFA Ranking 

2. North America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) | 4 teams 

CF Monterrey (Mexico): 2021 CONCACAF Champions Cup Winners

Seattle Sounders FC (USA): 2022 CONCACAF Champions Cup Winners

Club Leon (Mexico): 2023 CONCACAF Champions Cup Winners

Pachuca (Mexico):  2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup Winners

3. South America (CONMEBOL) | 6 teams 

Palmeiras (Brazil): 2021 CONMEBOL Libertadores Winners

Flamengo (Brazil): 2022 CONMEBOL Libertadores Winners

Flumiense (Brazil): 2023 CONMEBOL Libertadores Winners

River Plate (Argentina): CONMEBOL Ranking 

Boca Juniors (Argentina): CONMEBOL Ranking 

(One Spot remaining for 2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores Winners.)

4. Asia (AFC) | 4 teams

Al-Hilal SFC (Saudi Arabia): 2021 AFC Champions League Winners

Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan): 2022 AFC Champions League Winners

Al-Ain FC (UAE): 2023 AFC Champions League Winners

Ulsan HD FC (South Korea): AFC Ranking 

5. Africa (CAF) | 4 teams

Al Ahly FC (Egypt): 2020/21, 2022/23 and 2023/24 CAF Champions League Winners

Wydad Casablanca (Morocco): 2021/22 CAF Champions League Winners

Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa): CAF Ranking 

Esperance (Tunisia): CAF Ranking 

6. Oceania (OFC) | 1 team

Auckland City FC (New Zealand): OFC Ranking 

6. Host Nation Representee | 1 team

Inter Miami (USA): MLS Supporters' Shield 2024 Winners.

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They have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC

From domestic league titles to European glory, they have won it all. With the recent addition of the UEFA Conference League 2025 to complete their historic collection; here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC for you to explore!

May 29, 2025, 3:11 PM3 min read

They have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com

In the world of football, few clubs stand out like Chelsea FC. Their trophy cabinet tells a story of incredible success, proving that they have truly won it all!

With their recent UEFA Conference League 4-1 victory over Real Betis, Chelsea completed a historic sweep of all major UEFA titles.

Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC that defines their successful journey in the football world. Take a look.

European Royalty: Conquering the Continent

Chelsea won the UEFA champions league 2021 and they have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com
Chelsea FC lifting the trophy of UEFA Champions League 2021 after their 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the final. Image | Twitter

Chelsea have battled across the continent's most prestigious stages and won every major UEFA club trophy, a feat few clubs can claim.

Their crowning achivements including 2 UEFA Champions League titles, notable defeating Bayern Munich [1-1 (4-3 pens)] in 2012 and Manchester City (1-0) in 2021.

Beyond the Champions League, Chelsea also lifted the UEFA Europa League twice (2013, 2019), and the now-defunct UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1971, famously against Real Madrid in the replay, and also in 1998.

Additionally, two UEFA Super Cup victories (1998, 2021) further highlight their continental dominance.

The collection was completed with their 2025 UEFA Conference League triumph, where Chelsea FC beat Real Betis 4-1 in the final.

The domestic dominance of Chelsea FC

Chelsea won the FA Cup in 1997 and they have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com
Chelsea lifting their second FA Cup title in 1997 after defeating Middlesbrough (2-1) in the final. Image | Facebook

Beyond their European conquests, they have also established as masters of England by securing highest domestic honors.

The Blues clinched the First Division/Premier League title and impress six times (1955, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017) along with eight FA Cup victories (1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018). This makes them the competition's most successful team.

Their domestic dominance also extends to League Cup, which they have won five times in the following years: 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015.

Completing the Set: Global and Historic Honors

Chelsea FC won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2021 and they have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC | sportzpoint.com
Chelsea FC lifting the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in 2021. Image | Wikipedia

Chelsea's trophy cabinet truly lives upto the "won it all" status by having a collection of unique, historical, and global titles.

The FIFA Club World Cup win over Palmeiras (2-1) in 2021, made them only London club to win the Champions League as well as FIFA Club WC.

Further adding to their phenomenal collection are four Charity/Community Shield triumphs (1955, 2000, 2005, 2009), which mark their traditional early-season dominance.

As we move down to the final count, Chelsea also holds two Full Members' Club Victories (1986, 1990).

A look at Chelsea's Trophy Cabinet:

Competition  Total Years
UEFA Champions League  2 2012, 2021
First Division/Premier League 6 1955, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017
FA Cup 8 1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018
League Cup 5 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015
UEFA Europa League  2 2013, 2019
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 2 1971, 1978
UEFA Conference League 1 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 1 2021
UEFA Super Cup  2 1998, 2021
Charity/Community Shield 4 1955, 2000, 2005, 2009
Full Members' Club 2 1986, 1990

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Trent Alexander-Arnold's Stats for Liverpool FC

Trent Alexander-Arnold has recently announced his departure from Liverpool FC. Let’s take a look at his statistics during his time with the club.

May 6, 2025, 11:42 AM3 min read

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Stats for Liverpool FC | sportzpoint.com

Trent John Alexander-Arnold has become a symbol of modern football excellence during his time at Liverpool Football Club. He made his senior debut in 2016 under Jurgen Klopp.

Trent quickly became a regular in the first team, changing the right-back role with his creativity, accurate passing, and attacking style.

One of Arnold's biggest moments came in the 2018–19 Champions League, during the famous semi-final comeback against Barcelona at Anfield. That season, Liverpool went on to win their sixth Champions League title, with Trent playing a crucial role throughout the tournament.

Read Also | Every Premier League club’s biggest Free Transfer Exit

Domestically, Alexander-Arnold was instrumental in Liverpool's 2019–20 Premier League title win, their first in 30 years.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Stats for Liverpool FC (Overall)

Total Matches Played - 352

Goals Scored - 23

Assists Made - 92 

During his time at Liverpool FC, Trent Alexander-Arnold has won the following titles: 

  • UEFA Champions League - 1 (2018-19)
  • FIFA Club World Cup - 1 (2020)
  • Premier League - 2 (2019-20, 2024-25)
  • UEFA Super Cup - 1 (2019-20)
  • FA Cup - 1 (2022)
  • English League Cup - 2 (2022, 2024)
  • Community Shield - 1 (2022-23)

UEFA Champions League Stats for Liverpool

Alexander Arnold UEFA Champions League Stats | sportzpoint.com
Alexander Arnold with the Champions League trophy in 2019. Image | Squawka
Season Matches Goals Assists
2024-25 8 - 1
2022-23 7 1 -
2021-22 9 - 4
2020-21 8 - 2
2019-20 7 - 1
2018-19 11 - 4
2017-18 10 1 1
2017-18 (Qualifier) 2 1 -

Read Also | Champions League winners list since 1955/56

UEFA Europa League

Season Matches Goals Assists
2023-24 5 - 2

 FIFA Club World Cup Stats

Alexander Arnold FIFA Club World Cup Stats | sportzpoint.com
Alexander Arnold with the FIFA Club World Cup. Image | Liverpool
Season Matches Goals Assists
2020 2 - 1

Premier League Stats

Alexandor Arnold Premier League Stats | sportzpoint.com
Alexander Arnold won the 2024-25 Premier League season. Image | AS USA
Season Matches Goals Assists
2024-25 31 3 7
2023-24 28 3 5
2022-23 37 2 10
2021-22 32 2 12
2020-21 36 2 7
2019-20 38 4 13
2018-19 29 1 12
2017-18 19 1 1
2016-17 7 - -

Read Also | Most Premier League Titles till 2025

UEFA Super Cup Stats

Season Matches Goals Assists
2019-20 1 - -

FA Cup Stats

Alexander Arnold FA Cup Stats | sportzpoint.com
Alexander Arnold with the FA Cup. Image | Daily Mail
Season Matches Goals Assists
2024-25 1 1 -
2023-24 2 - 1
2022-23 2 0 1
2021-22 3 0 1
2020-21 1 0 0
2019-20 - - -
2018-19 - - -
2017-18 2 - -
2016-17 2 - -

English League Stats

Alexander Arnold Carabao Cup Stats | sportzpoint.com
Alexander Arnold with the Carabao Cup. Image | Irish Mirror 
Season Matches Goals Assists
2024-25 2 - -
2023-24 2 - 3
2021-22 3 - 2
2020-21 - - -
2017-18 - - -
2016-17 3 - 1

Community Shield

Season Matches Goals Assists
2022-23 1 1 -
2019-20 1 - -

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Club Leon gaffer slams FIFA and Gianni Infantino over Club World Cup exclusion

Club Leon head coach Eduardo Berizzo has slammed FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the organization over the club's controversial exclusion from the 2025 Club World Cup.

Apr 18, 2025, 2:20 PM3 min read

Club Leon gaffer slams FIFA and Gianni Infantino over Club World Cup exclusion-sportzpoint.com
Club Leon head coach Eduardo Berizzo (Image Credit | Getty images)

Club Leon boss Eduardo Berizzo has come out and slammed FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino over his team being omitted from the 2025 Club World Cup due to rules regarding multiple-club ownership.

In March, FIFA decided that Leon were not qualified to play in the first 32-team competition after they failed to match FIFA's multi-club ownership requirements, and Infantino has since donated their place in a playoff game between Club America and Los Angeles FC.

But the Mexican club has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and, at a news conference, Berizzo had some strong words against the decision.

Read Also | FIFA considering play-off game to replace Club Leon at the Club World Cup 2025

Club Leon boss slams FIFA and Infantino

Club Leon gaffer slams FIFA and Gianni Infantino over Club World Cup exclusion-sportzpoint.com
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Club Leon's head coach, Eduardo Berizzo, discussed how the decision has affected the team's performance after the club lost to Cruz Azul. He stated:

The FIFA President cannot comment on a supposed replacement without waiting for the ruling. I think his words carry significant weight and he shouldn’t have commented; he should have remained neutral until the CAS ruling.

The rules of competition of the 2025 Club World Cup declared that clubs owned by the same legal entity cannot compete. FIFA decided that Leon and the other Mexican clubs competing in the tournament belonged to the same ownership structure, but Berizzo has criticized FIFA for the lack of transparency. He said:

If the world were the way I wanted it to be, people like that wouldn’t lead organisations like this. FIFA must demonstrate that it is an organisation of integrity, and it isn’t. In the past, it hasn’t been."

Not only with our elimination, but with all this, which involves a fix, a hidden interest to see which team goes, who doesn’t , why teams go, why others leave or why you get eliminated. As long as there’s no clarity or transparency about that, they’ll always remain suspects."

We live in a football world, in organisations and institutions that, instead of representing transparency and setting an example for all citizens, increasingly make us suspicious and make us feel small in the face of what’s happening."

In a football world where everyone should feel supported, a part of, and proud to be a part of, sometimes you feel like running away.

Club Leon gaffer slams FIFA and Gianni Infantino over Club World Cup exclusion-sportzpoint.com
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The Leon boss also targeted his country's national association, the Mexican Football Federation. Berizzo claimed:

You feel treated unfairly; you feel part of a football system governed by individuals who work for subterranean interests that make decisions. It's very striking that the Mexican Football Federation hasn't said a word about this issue.

Read Also | FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Draw: Groups, Format, and Schedule

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FIFA considering play-off game to replace Club Leon at the Club World Cup 2025

FIFA is reportedly considering arranging a one-game play-off between LAFC and Club America to replace Club Leon, who were controversially removed from the tournament.

Mar 31, 2025, 10:21 AM5 min read

FIFA considering play-off game to replace Club Leon at the Club World Cup 2025-sportzpoint.com

FIFA is reportedly considering the possibility of arranging a one-game play-off between Major League Soccer (MLS) club Los Angeles FC and Liga MX giants Club America to decide which team will represent the expelled Club Leon at the 2025 Club World Cup.  

A FIFA spokesperson disclosed on Sunday that the organization is actively weighing the feasibility of this play-off match, whereas the winner of this playoff would also receive $9.55 million in prize money given by FIFA to teams qualified from the Concacaf zone.

However, FIFA's consideration does not include the Costa Rican side Deportiva Alajuelense after the club lodged a complaint in 2024, which led to Leon's subsequent removal from the tournament.

Read Also | FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Draw: Groups, Format, and Schedule

The controversial exclusion of Club Leon

Necaxa v Leon - Torneo Clausura 2025 Liga MX
(Image Credit | Getty Images)

Costa Rican outfit Alajuelense’s complaint regarding the multi-ownership issue initiated the investigation by the FIFA Appeal Committee back in November 2024, which eventually led to Club Leon’s exclusion.

FIFA announced the decision to expel the Mexican side Club Leon from the expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025 last week due to the club's shared ownership with Pachuca, another team that competes in Mexico's top division, Liga MX.

Pachuca also qualified for the Club World Cup after winning the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, while Club Leon earned its qualification after clinching the 2023 edition of the same tournament. However, Grupo Pachuca owns both the teams and holds stakes in Spanish side Real Oviedo and some other clubs as well.

This joint ownership violated the multi-club ownership requirements defined under Article 10, paragraph 1 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Regulations outlined by FIFA.

FIFA is considering a play-off game to replace Leon

FIFA reportedly has two candidates to replace James Rodriguez's Club Leon  in 2025 Club World Cup - World Soccer Talk
Olivier Giroud, LAFC striker (on the left) and Brian Rodríguez, Club America winger (on the right).

According to different sources, FIFA is considering an unconventional approach to organize a single play-off game to determine which team would replace Club Leon in the competition.

Renowned football journalist Ben Jacobs has indicated a showdown between Club America and Los Angeles FC is on the cards, with the winner securing the coveted last place in the Group D, consisting of Chelsea, Flamengo, and Esperance.

The FIFA spokesperson stated the following on Sunday:

LAFC would participate as runner-up to Club Léon in the 2023 Concacaf Champions League through which Club Léon had qualified, Club América would participate as the top-ranked team in the FIFA Club World Cup confederation ranking through which qualification is also determined.

The winner of the play-off would qualify unless legal proceedings rule otherwise.

The plans to commence the process of arranging a play-off will begin if Club Leon loses their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to be reinstated to the Club World Cup.

CAS has called for a hearing on April 23 in Madrid, Spain, where Leon and Deportiva Alajuelense both will be presented the opportunity to put forward their arguments. Alajuelense had previously filed the complaint at CAS, asserting that León's inclusion was against FIFA regulations as they have also claimed a spot in the tournament instead.

Read Also | Costa Rican side Deportiva Alajuelense demand Club World Cup spot following Club Leon's exclusion

Both clubs must submit their legal documents by April 2, prior to the hearing on the 23rd. Any announcements concerning a possible substitute will likely not be made until the legal issues are settled.

"I think it's a grave injustice": James Rodriguez expressed his disappointment

James Rodriguez. (Image Source | Fanzword)

The exclusion of Club Leon has heavily affected the Mexican side's talisman player, the Colombian star James Rodriguez. The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder did not hesitate to express his disappointment regarding this decision. He said:

I think it's a grave injustice. We all believe that. We won on the pitch. The club and the players are hurt by this. If we're out, it's not fair. The team that would replace us would be stained, and football would be stained.

So many fans have planned to travel to the tournament; how do you tell them that they can't go? I have a lot of questions about all this. It's odd. I think FIFA has to get their things together. Football is stained by this. 

If we deserve it, we will be there' - Club América's coach André Jardine  discusses taking León's spot in the FIFA Club World Cup | Goal.com India
Andre Jardine. (Image Credit | GOAL)

ESPN revealed that when asked about qualifying for the tournament, Club América head coach Andre Jardine assured his team's eagerness to earn the spot by battling on the field. According to him:

León should go to the Club World Cup. I'm sad for the institution, and I'd like them to find a solution so they can go,

"If it doesn't happen, then América has been doing things well for a long time. It's true that they haven't yet won the Concacaf Champions Cup, which is a dream of ours and a very clear objective.

"We're leading most of the Mexican tournaments and the Concacaf ranking, which is one of the criteria. If you ask me if I want to go to the Club World Cup, of course it's true, but I'd like to go to the Club World Cup by achieving it on the field. That's what we're working towards.

However, nothing has been finalized yet, and FIFA will also have to wait until the CAS hearing is able to curve out any solutionary measure. 

Read Also | FIFA announce Club World Cup 2025 prize money: USD 1 billion pool, winner to get record USD 125 million

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Bayern Munich's Left Back Alphonso Davies sidelined for six months with ACL Injury

Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich faced a big blow as Alphonso Davies was sidelined for six months with an ACL injury. Read how it happened and when it happened.

Mar 27, 2025, 8:13 AM3 min read

Bayern Munich's Left Back Alphonso Davies sidelined six months with ACL Injury-sportzpoint.com

Bayern Munich's Canadian left-back Alphonso Davies will miss six months due to a torn ACL, ending his season. The left-back suffered the injury during Canada's 2-1 victory over the United States of America last weekend. As a result, he was replaced after just 12 minutes. Even though the players and coaching staff seemed initially upbeat. It appears that the problem is more serious than previously.

Bayern Munich's Left Back Alphonso Davies sidelined six months with ACL Injury-sportzpoint.com
Bayern Munich's Left Back Alphonso Davies sidelined for six months with ACL Injury | Image Credit: Sporting News

The Club revealed that Davies will now be sidelined for at least six months due to a tear in his right knee's cruciate ligament. This conclusion was made after tests on the issue were conducted in Munich on Wednesday. He is scheduled for surgery, on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich, who continue to be in the running for the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League this season were depressed by the news. The team will also need to address Dayot Upamecano's absence for several weeks due to left knee soreness.  So, Alphonso Davies' news is not the only issue for the Bavarians from the international break.

Alphonso Davies would not participate in the UEFA Champions League or the FIFA Club World Cup this summer. Vincent Kompany, the head coach of Bayern Munich, is disappointed by the news, as his team is trying for both the German title and the European cup this season.

Alphonso Davies has been a consistent member of the Bayern Munich team, this season. In 30 games across all the competitions, he contributed three goals including two assists. With eight games remaining in the Bundesliga title race, Bayern Munich led Bayer Leverkusen by six points. Next Month, the German giant will play Inter Milan in a crucial UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match.

The Bavarians have been hit with a massive setback as they will miss Alphonso Davies for the remainder season, which means Vincent Kompany will have to play his alternative. Alphonso Davies has been impressive for the Bavarians under Vincent Kompany. His presence was significant for the team in the matches, helping them maintain their lead at the top of the table and keeping their UEFA Champions League aspiring alive.

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